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Marshalltown, Virginia
Marshalltown, Virginia is located in Virginia
Marshalltown, Virginia
Marshalltown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Marshalltown, Virginia is located in the United States
Marshalltown, Virginia
Marshalltown, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Craig
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 540
GNIS ID 1485199
FIPS code 51-49700

Marshalltown is a small, quiet place located in the eastern part of Craig County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Marshalltown sits along State Route 615, which is a local road that helps people get around the area. It is about 4.25 miles (which is about 6.8 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called New Castle.

Location and Geography

Marshalltown is nestled in the beautiful landscape of Virginia. It is part of Craig County, which is known for its mountains and forests. The community is located at an elevation of about 1,250 feet (or 381 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding natural areas.

How to Find Marshalltown

If you were looking for Marshalltown on a map, you would find it in the western part of Virginia. It's in the Eastern Time Zone, just like many other places on the East Coast of the United States. The local phone area code for Marshalltown and the surrounding areas is 540.

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